What you eat affects your chances of developing high blood pressure, or hypertension. Recent studies show that blood pressure can be lowered by following the Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) eating plan - and by eating less salt, also called sodium.

Seasoning with Herbs and Spices
Herbs and spices have been used for centuries to flavor foods, but recent studies show many popular herbs and spices are also sources of natural antioxidants that can reduce cancer risk. This lesson covers guidelines for using seasonings, preserving herbs, food safety issues and proper storage of herbs and spices.

To schedule one of these programs, contact Lisa Martin at 785-232-0062, extension 119 or ljmartin@ksu.edu .

Food Safety

At-home safe food handling is in your hands when it comes to protecting you and your family against foodborne illnesses. Food safety begins with grocery shopping, and continues with food preparation and the safe use of leftovers. Follow these steps of Cleaning, Chilling, Separating and Cooking foods safely in all areas of handling your family's food.

The Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program's (EFNEP) mission is to assist families and youth with limited resources in making simple changes in eating behaviors so that over time, healthy choices become healthy habits.

Adult Nutrition Education Program

Adult clients meet with EFNEP nutrition educators in individual or group lessons. You will learn about basic nutrition, food preparation, budgeting and shopping, and food safety. To learn more about EFNEP, click here . (Neighbor, Did You Know brochure).

Young Kansans in Shawnee County learn how to eat a healthy diet by participating in EFNEP youth programs. Nutrition education lessons are taught in your classroom by EFNEP Nutrition Assistant Kendra Stover at NO CHARGE.

Click here for a list of programs .
For more information or to schedule a program, contact:

Whether you' re canning tomatoes, freezing peaches or making jelly, you' ll find resources and standardized recipes at the K-State Research and Extension web site to help you preserve your product safely.

KOHP is an evidence-based program developed at Stanford University for individuals who want to manage their chronic condition and improve their health.

KOHP is a highly interactive program where people of various chronic conditions come together to learn and practice new skills over a six week period. Participants meet once a week for 2 1/2 hous to discuss and problem solve a variety of topics relevant to coping with chronic conditions.

Subjects covered include:

techniques to deal with frustration, fatigue, pain and isolation

appropriate exercise for maintaining and improving strength, flexibility and endurance